Where the mountains meet the sea, the small town of Carpinteria offers calm waters and a premiere location for youth to learn beach safety and competition in the Carpinteria Junior Lifeguard Program.
2026 Program Details
Camp Session Dates:
Session 1: June 15th – July 10th, 2026
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Tuition: $450
Session 2: July 13th – August 7th, 2026
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Tuition: $450
Location: Carpinteria City Beach at Ash Avenue
Ages: Minimum age 6 as of June 15th, 2026
Maximum age 17 as of June 15th, 2026
PARENT PACKET
PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM
After – Camp Dates:
Session 1: June 15th – July 10th, 2026
Monday-Friday 12:30pm-2:30pm
Tuition: $200
Session 2: July 13th – August 7th, 2026
Monday-Friday 12:30pm-2:30pm
Tuition: $200
Junior Lifeguard Fee Cost Analysis
|
Session Length |
Session Cost |
Session Times |
Daily Hours |
Total Program Hours |
Cost per Hour |
|
4 Weeks |
$450 |
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
3.5 |
70 |
$6.40 |
|
7 Weeks* |
$675 |
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
3.0 |
105 |
$6.40 |
|
8 Weeks |
$900 |
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
3.5 |
140 |
$6.40 |
|
Afternoon Camp – 4 Weeks |
$200 |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
2.0 |
40 |
$5.00 |
|
Afternoon Camp – 8 Weeks |
$400 |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
2.0 |
80 |
$5.00 |
For questions about the Carpinteria Jr Guard Program, contact Lexi.
Lexip@carpinteriaca.gov
(805) 881-2806
Safety Aid Program
Tryouts will take Place on Saturdays
April 4th, 11th, and 18th from 9:00am-10:00am
Sign up here!
Requirements
- Must be 15 – 17 years old
- Must swim 500 yards in the pool in 10 minutes or less
- Complete an interview with the Program Coordinator
JG Registration
Registration Opens March 16th at 6pm
Jr Guards A: (Ages 14-17)
Jr Guards B: (Ages 12-13)
Jr Guards C: (Ages 9-11)
Mini Guards: (Ages 6-9)
Click here for the registration link.
JG Tryouts
Tryouts are required for new participants and returning participants moving from Mini’s to C’s
These will be conducted on Saturday mornings, beginning on February 7th and ending on March 7th.
Sign up to Try Out here!
Swim Test Junior Lifeguards (ages 9 – 16):
Tread – 1 minute
Underwater push-off (no stroke) for 5 yards
100-yard freestyle swim in under 2:20
Swim Test Mini-Guards (ages 6 – 9):
Tread – 1 minute
Underwater push-off (no stroke) for 5 yards
50-yard freestyle swim in under 1:40
If you’ll be visiting Carpinteria in the summer but live far away, you may be eligible to complete a remote swim test by submitting a video of your test from your home location. Please reach out to Lexi for more details about this option.
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